Panchayat actor Aasif Khan has once again found himself at the centre of controversy during his Bigg Boss 20 stint. He faced backlash for his remarks about what makes a 'real man'. Many viewers criticised the comment and called it toxic masculinity. Gauhar Khan also expressed disappointment at these comments.
Aasif Khan said, "Hum naa Rajasthan se aate hain, yeh mooch humari pehchaan hai, aur muchmundo ko mardon mein consider nahi karte hum. Isliye daadi aisi hai."
Translation: We come from Rajasthan. This moustache is our identity, and we don't consider men without moustaches to be real men.
While Yung DSA supported Aasif's stance, Gullu and Aman Gandhi did not seem impressed. Mahhi Vij also criticised Aasif's remarks.
Gullu stated, "A lot of people don't keep moustaches. Jinke aap show mein aaye ho voh bhi mooch nahi rakhte."
Mahhi said that real men should focus on keeping their families together instead of being aggressive.
Netizens React To Aasif Khan's 'Real Men' Remark
Aasif Khan's comment did not go down well with many viewers. Some called it 'such a sick mentality' while others criticised what they saw as toxic masculinity.
A user said, "According to this 6-baal wale, real mard woh hote hai jiske moustache hoti hai... Bro’s entire definition of masculinity starts and ends above the upper lip."
Another user wrote, "Did #AasifKhan really said muchmundo ko mard consider nahi karte? Well has he seen #SalmanKhan lately?"
Gauahar Khan Slams Aasif Khan's Moustache Remark
Gauahar questioned Aasif's thinking behind the comment. She said a man’s identity should be reflected in his thoughts and behaviour, not his appearance.
On her Instagram Stories, she wrote, "Mard ki nishaani uski unchi soch aur behavior hoti hai! Wish he knew that! (sic)."
Khan further wrote, "Yaar, I have a question: Asif ka career toh acting mein bohat accha chal raha hai naa; he shouldn't have come on the show to showcase such small thinking and really silly behavior (sic)."
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Aasif Khan, known for his role in Panchayat, has been part of several conversations and controversies inside the Bigg Boss 20 house since entering the reality show.
Bigg Boss 20 is available to watch on JioHotstar and Colors TV.
FAQ
1. Who is Aasif Khan?
Aasif Khan is an actor best known for his role in the web series Panchayat. He's currently a contestant on Bigg Boss 20.
2. What did Aasif Khan say that caused the controversy on Bigg Boss 20?
Aasif Khan said men without moustaches aren't 'real men'. He linked the remark to his Rajasthani identity, saying moustaches are a mark of masculinity for him.
3. How did Gauahar Khan react to Aasif Khan's comment?
Gauahar Khan, who won Bigg Boss 7, called out Aasif's mindset. She said a man's identity comes from his thinking and behaviour, not his looks, and added that he shouldn't be showing such 'small thinking' on the show.